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Conclusion

View the development of strong graphic design skills as a process rather than an event. Search for perfection on a step-by-step basis and be willing to learn from both your mistakes and from the experience of others. Each time you complete a project, take the time to evaluate it critically. View each completed project no as an end in itself, but as a stepping-stone towards better projects in the future. Search for ways to improve your performance the next time around. As you evaluate each project, ask yourself questions like: ❖ How consistently did I handle the basic design elements? ❖ Were my design solutions appropriate for each situation? ❖ Could I have strengthened the formatting of this publication?

Did I overuse the tools of emphasis?

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Was the artwork effectively integrated?

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❖ Did I overlook any last-minute improvements?

By viewing each project as a learning experience, you’ll find your graphics skills increasing by leaps and bounds. In addition, search for inspiration in books and magazines. Read and study how theirs have solved the same design problems you’re struggling with. Analyze the work of others ad try to identify what separates effective publications from unsuccessful ones. Keep a scrapbook and library of ideas that appeal to you. In short, let the work of others excite and motivate you.

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